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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Marietta Canty (1905-1986) was an African American actress, community activist and recipient of numerous humanist awards. As an actress, Marietta Canty first appeared on Broadway in 1933. She also appeared in 40 films between 1940 and 1955, mostly in supporting roles and bit parts. Two of her first roles were in the films The Lady is Waiting (1942) and The Spoilers (1942), both with Marlene Dietrich in the leading role. Canty is perhaps best known as Delilah, Spencer Tracy's housemaid, in the comedy Father of the Bride (1950) and in its sequel Father's...
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as Ida (uncredited)

Dear Wife
as Dora

Chicago Deadline
as Hazel

Words and Music
as Mary (uncredited)

The Crimson Key
as Petunia

Dear Ruth
as Dora

The Sea of Grass
as Rachael (uncredited)

Home Sweet Homicide
as Cherrington Housekeeper

The Searching Wind
as Sophronia

Bring on the Girls
as Ida (uncredited)

Goin' to Town
as Camellia

The Heavenly Body
as Pearl

Lady in the Dark
as Martha

Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
as Verbena

Three Hearts for Julia
as Mattie, Julia's Maid

Johnny Doughboy
as Sweetheart

Silver Queen
as Ruby

The Magnificent Dope
as Jenny

The Spoilers
as Idabelle

Not a Ladies' Man
as Lucy

The Lady Is Willing
as Mary Lou

Boom Town
as Maid

Boom Town
as Karen's Maid (uncredited)
'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two
as Woman with Child